Upon arriving in Hakata, I immediately headed to a water pot dish restaurant. The water pot dish comes with a side of strawberry and tofu salad and simmered egg as an appetizer. The strawberry and tofu salad is light and the sweetness of the strawberries pairs well with it. The simmered egg, when eaten with the seasoned meat, is incredibly delicious! This goes perfectly with alcohol. As I enjoyed the appetizer, the pot arrived. The golden soup, simmered for 6 hours with only chicken and water, was served. When it boiled, the staff poured the soup into the pot. I took a sip of the soup... delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful. Next, I added the chicken and blanched leeks. The meat was tender and tasty. Despite being just simple ingredients, the flavor was surprisingly amazing! Throughout the meal, I enjoyed changing the taste by using ponzu sauce and yuzu pepper. As I ate the meat, they added meatballs and vegetables. The staff took care of everything, making it very easy for me. The meatballs were fluffy and full of umami. The vegetables were plentiful, and I was told I could have more if I wanted. Finally, I ordered an additional rice porridge. Before making the rice porridge, I had another serving of the soup. The flavor had intensified, making it even more delicious and rich. And of course, the rice porridge made with the concentrated broth was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, the water pot dish was incredibly delicious! I want to eat it again right now!

During this Fukuoka business trip, I had decided to go to Toritada beforehand. This time, I decided to limit my alcohol intake and simply enjoy the meal. I had the "Hakata" course. I was full and went straight back to the hotel after the meal. The Mizutaki (chicken hot pot) was very delicious. The staff at the restaurant prepared the Mizutaki for us.

I made a reservation for lunch on my day off and visited the restaurant. When I arrived before opening, there was already a line. I ordered the chicken hot pot, sesame mackerel, and horse sashimi. The chicken hot pot had a rich soup and tender chicken, it was exquisite. Also, the sesame mackerel was fresh and very delicious. I would like to visit again.

First, Hakata Mizutaki! Start with a selection of five appetizers including sesame mackerel and yuba, then move on to the Mizutaki hot pot! They first serve the soup for you. Initially, you season with salt, then they serve the Mizutaki with yuzu pepper. The staff will serve you chicken breast, thigh, bone-in thigh, and negi shabu-shabu. The chicken was tender and delicious. Next, you will enjoy chicken meatballs and vegetables with ponzu or shichimi pepper. For the finale, you can choose the Tori Furisotto. They cook rice in the rich chicken soup, then top it with cheese and shaved truffle. It was an amazing experience! The food was incredibly delicious.

I used a private room. The food is delicious, the hospitality is great, and the atmosphere is very nice. It's a favorite restaurant of mine. The staff set up the hot pot for us, so it's easy to eat and very enjoyable. The porridge at the end is so delicious that I always want seconds.

I went to dinner at Torida in Fukuoka. It's a famous chicken hot pot restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station, in front of the Hakataza theater. I've tried 6 famous restaurants in Fukuoka, but this one is by far the best. I love chicken, but this place exceeded my expectations. Seriously, it's amazing! The chicken breast is especially delicious. I've never had such tender and flavorful chicken before. First, you start with the chicken soup, then add vegetables and chicken meat. Just a little salt is enough. The finale is a rice porridge with mentaiko on the side. Wait, there's more! The horse sashimi and sesame mackerel are incredibly delicious too. It's a bit pricey, but if you're in Fukuoka, you should definitely visit Torida Hakata Honten for some amazing chicken dishes.

Visited at 5 PM without a reservation, but managed to get a table. It's safer to make a reservation beforehand. Ordered the 6,000 yen course. This is the real deal when it comes to Mizutaki! You can enjoy various appetizers. The "Torita Tamago" with meat miso and topped with boiled egg and sansho seeds was delicious. Mizutaki is prepared by the staff. There are instructions on how to eat on the table. First, drink the soup only, then eat without adding anything, and finally with the special ponzu sauce. The soup is rich and flavorful, making everything cooked in it delicious. Even the rice porridge at the end was tasty. The taste justifies the price.

I had a course meal at a restaurant in Nakasu that left me impressed from the appetizers to the dessert. The high-quality Fukuoka gourmet dishes were amazing, and the chicken broth hot pot was exquisite. I definitely want to go back to this restaurant.

Nakasu Course 9,900 yen (including tax) + all-you-can-drink soup that is delicious and you'll want to keep drinking forever. The homemade ponzu sauce has a deep flavor. The side dishes are full of Hakata flavors. The manager, who seemed like a VIP, didn't pay attention to anyone else. The staff are all great. Appetizers include 5 types (Torita tamago, homemade mentaiko, Toriwasabi, grilled chicken, seasonal appetizer). Hakata specialty sesame mackerel, sea urchin and fresh tofu sashimi, chicken tempura, Mizutaki hot pot, rice porridge, warabi mochi, kinako ice cream.

I made a reservation and visited during my trip to Fukuoka. I chose the water stew course, and the chicken water stew, a Fukuoka specialty, was delicious with its firm texture. The soup was also flavorful and delicious! I enjoyed the other dishes as well, but I was so focused on eating that I forgot to take photos. The staff were very kind, making the water stew and the finishing porridge for us. I would love to visit again when I come back to Fukuoka.

In this Fukuoka edition, this was our final meal. After a hard 4 days of work and dining, we decided to have a gentle lunch of Mizutaki (chicken hot pot). Of course, we also enjoyed some alcohol. We had reserved the Hakata course (7,700 yen including tax) in advance, which included: 5 appetizers (Toritada Tamago, homemade mentaiko, Toriwasa, grilled chicken, seasonal appetizers) / Hakata specialty sesame mackerel / Sea urchin and fresh yuba / Toriten (chicken tempura) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot) / Rice porridge or Dan Dan noodles (additional 1,100 yen for Truffle Risotto) / Dessert Panna Cotta or Hojicha pudding. On the day, we were guided to a private room. It was a lovely room where we could relax. We started with drinks - Heartland beer, Umenojuku Aragoshi Peach fruit liquor soda, and then added a Kakuhai highball. The meal began with a platter of 5 appetizers. Toritada Tamago was a half-cooked egg that you mix with seasoned minced chicken. The seasonal appetizer that day was made of nagaimo (Chinese yam) noodles. The homemade mentaiko, Toriwasa, and grilled chicken were also delicious and went well with the beer. The Hakata specialty sesame mackerel and sea urchin with fresh yuba were delightful. After a short break, we enjoyed the Oita specialty Toriten. All three dishes were substantial and tasty. The main course was the Hakata Mizutaki. It was a rich soup made by simmering Kyushu-raised whole chicken for 6 hours in water only. The soup was rich, creamy, and aromatic. We started by savoring the soup alone and then moved on to the chicken and leek shabu-shabu. The chicken, leek, chicken bone, chicken thigh, and chicken breast were delicious on their own but even better with homemade ponzu sauce. The Mizutaki was truly amazing. The additional vegetables were complimentary, but we were quite full by this point, so we skipped them. For the finishing touch, we chose the rice porridge, which was served with green onions and mentaiko. It was a flavorful and satisfying end to the meal. The Panna Cotta with a thick tea flavor or Hojicha pudding was from Hoshino Seicha in Yame City. Overall, it was a fantastic course with attention to detail. The female staff who served us that day was very polite and made our experience enjoyable. There were some variations in hospitality, but that added to the charm of this longstanding restaurant. We ended our Fukuoka visit with a delightful Mizutaki experience. Thank you for the feast.

I chose this Fukuoka restaurant that I had never been to before. I made a last-minute reservation and luckily they had availability while other places were full. The menu was easy to understand and had many dishes I wanted to try, so I opted for the smallest course with some additional items. I enjoyed dishes like horse sashimi, sesame mackerel, chicken tempura, and the specialty, water hot pot. The hot pot broth was not light and refreshing, but rather had a strong salty and rich flavor, as it is simmered for 6 hours. I prefer lighter flavors, so the overall meal was quite bold for my taste. The sesame mackerel was on the salty side, so I recommend trying it as part of the course rather than ordering it separately. The yuzu pepper and fresh shichimi were delicious, and the original ponzu sauce had a clear vinegar-like color! The chicken wings had a nice kick from the sansho pepper. My favorite part was the tea selection! They had blue oolong tea and even a tasting of Yame tea. While I recommend the course for those who want to try a variety of dishes, I always end up too full from hot pot to enjoy the porridge at the end... Water hot pot is not my favorite, so it's hard for me to judge. Vegetable refills are free! If you enjoy strong flavors and want to experience the richness of chicken, this is a good hot pot restaurant with a wide menu and a clean atmosphere, especially for larger groups. Thank you for the meal! ☺️

My wife used to frequent Torida's Yakuin store until three years ago when she was in Hakata. We were planning to visit the Yakuin store this time, but couldn't get a reservation. Luckily, we were able to get a reservation at the Hakata main store, so we went there. We ordered the Tenjin course, which included Torida tamago. The meat miso was placed under the boiled egg, and it was delicious when eaten together. Under the egg dish, there was a salad with chicory and figs, which was refreshing and good. The simmered tebasaki (chicken wings) was extremely tender and easily fell off the bone, making it easy to eat. And of course, the main attraction, the Mizutaki (chicken hot pot), had amazing soup. I drank so many bowls of it that the staff had to refill it for me, but I ended up drinking too much again this time. The chicken was delicious, but I love the soup the most. And of course, the zosui (rice porridge) at the end was the best. The delicious soup mixed with rice was great. I have tried the tantanmen and risotto as a finish before, but I recommend the classic zosui. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

This is a shop I've been wanting to revisit for a long time. From the appetizers to the sesame mackerel, sukiyaki, and dessert, everything is delicious. I really want to try the famous tantanmen noodles, so I'll definitely give it a try next time!

The Mizutaki at this restaurant has a very yellow soup, which the waiter explained is because it is simmered slowly. It is delicious. They also have a great selection of alcohol. We tried Sato Black on the rocks and Mitsui Kotobuki, which is popular in China due to Slam Dunk and is hard to find.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant during the day. I wanted to eat sesame mackerel, so I decided on this restaurant. I chose the middle course for 7,000 yen, but perhaps my expectations were too high? The sesame sauce was too strong, so I couldn't taste the deliciousness of the mackerel. The chef's explanation was also too fast, so I couldn't really understand what was being said. I understand that they are busy taking care of multiple tables by themselves, but I wish there was a bit more heartfelt customer service. Because of these two points, I deducted one point.

I went to Takeo Hakata, the home of Mizutaki. The taxi driver I rode with was envious. I went to Torida Hakata Honten for the first time. I chose the course menu and ate everything, even though I usually have many food preferences. The appetizers were delicious. Then came Uni and fresh yuba, mackerel with sesame miso, horse meat sashimi, Mizutaki, and zosui, all of which I finished. It was a delicious moment. One disappointing thing was the service from the female staff, who forgot the tempura from the course menu and seemed in a rush to get us out, even though it had only been about an hour since we entered. They told us, "Your time is up for the table." It was a shame that such words were the conclusion of a delicious moment. But overall, it was still a good restaurant experience.

The taste was very elegant. The staff carefully served each dish at the right timing, making it enjoyable. Personally, I found the texture of the chicken tempura to be a new and delicious experience. The ponzu sauce was also different from the usual, with a rich dashi flavor that was very tasty.

I have tried tantanmen before, but this was my first time here! It was quite different from what I was expecting, very stylish and elegant! I was surprised by various things like no soup? I regret not taking a photo... If only the luxuriousness of the appetizer could be conveyed...lol

If you're going to eat Mizutaki, this restaurant is a must-visit. You can choose between a course or just the Mizutaki dish, but even just the dish alone is satisfying. The soup is rich and the chicken is very delicious. If you're still hungry, adding extra chicken is a good idea. For the finishing touch, you can choose between porridge or noodles, but porridge is recommended. The restaurant is spacious and can accommodate large groups. It's advisable to make a reservation in advance.

I visited Fukuoka International Center and decided to try this restaurant without a reservation. They kindly guided me in. Honestly, I had only ever tried Mizutaki at a famous restaurant in Hakata, and I thought it was delicious there. However, the richness of the Mizutaki here was different. The chicken on that day was from Oita Prefecture. In addition to Mizutaki, I highly recommend the sesame mackerel.